Product Development Technician

Key Responsibilities Product Development & Technical Support

• Support Product Development Scientists in the execution of bench-top, pilot-scale, and sample preparations
• Assist with ingredient sourcing, ordering, pre-batching, and tracking of Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
• Participate in organoleptic shelf-life and stability studies

• Monitor incoming sample requests from Sales and communicate requirements to Product Development and Pilot Plant teams
• Review finished sample specifications to ensure accuracy and readiness for shipment
• Generate customer-facing sample documentation and coordinate packaging and shipment of samples
• Assist in sample production activities to meet customer timelines and internal priorities

• Support the planning and execution of sensory and consumer testing, including sample preparation and logistics
• Capture and organize sensory data to support product optimization and decision-making

• Maintain R&D dashboards to track project status, sample activity, and development metrics
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry to support project visibility and cross-functional alignment
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation practices, and development efficiency

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 0-2 years of experience in food product development, pilot plant, or laboratory environments preferred
• Familiarity with food ingredients, formulations, and basic analytical or sensory testing practices
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

This role provides a strong foundation for advancement within R&D organization towards Product Development Scientist or Research Scientist role. Ongoing development may include:

• Building dashboards that integrate analytical, sensory, and process data for improved decision-making
• Expanding technical proficiency in formulation, processing, and scale-up principles
• Gaining deeper exposure to commercialization, regulatory considerations, and customer-driven innovation

Rubix Foods is a full-service product development house with end- to-end manufacturing capabilities. We blend culinary creativity, food science, and consumer intelligence to fuel innovation for the industry’s most exciting, high-momentum brands. From concept to commercialization, we streamline and accelerate the entire product development journey - delivering white-glove service, disciplined execution, and consistent results that raise the bar every time.